Rescue is on the Way: System Rescue CD 1.2.0
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more »Adobe Reader and Acrobat Security Updates
May 13, 2009Adobe has released security updates for its PDF Reader and Acrobat 9.1 and earlier versions.
more »Public Call for Tender Requested: Swiss Group Challenges Microsoft Contracts
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more »Photographic Memory: KPhotoAlbum for KDE 4
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more »Dell Freshens Up Its Mini 10 Netbook with Ubuntu
May 11, 2009Dell now provides its 10" Mini 10 netbook with Ubuntu in the U.S. and Canada, with the rest of the world to follow shortly.
more »SCO's Bankruptcy Saga To Be Continued
May 08, 2009Once upon a time there was a company that wanted to do business with Linux. Then the company alleged its source code had been stolen. That company is now in administration, but things could get even worse...
more »Impressive: The new XBMC Media Center
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